The maker of Trespass outdoor clothing, Jacobs & Turner, has reported a sharp rise in annual profits for the 2013 year to June.

The Glasgow-based company said pre-tax profits were up 66 per cent on the previous year to £4 million (2012; £2.4 million) on a 16 per cent rise in sales to £75.2 million.

Family-owned Jacobs & Turner said sales and profits rose despite “difficult market conditions”, though overall performance was boosted from sales increasing during poor weather in the first few months of 2013.

The company said it is looking ahead with confidence, believing its strengthening balance sheet “will provide new market opportunities in the coming years”.

Jacobs & Turner added more than 100 staff in the financial year, mostly in retail, taking total headcount to 1,135.